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The Astronaut Farmer (2006)

★ 6.3PG104 min

2006 American film

The Astronaut Farmer is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael Polish, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Mark Polish. The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern and Max Thieriot. The plot is about a Texas rancher who attempts to construct a rocket in his barn and launch himself into outer space.

The film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 15, 2006 and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 23, 2007. It grossed $11.1 million against its $13 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Astronaut Farmer about?
The Astronaut Farmer (2006) — Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI p
Is The Astronaut Farmer based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Astronaut Farmer scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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